The list is long and worrisome, especially across Africa –
South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, Ethiopia – but also the Ukraine and other
places.
The one thing they have in common is war, making it too
dangerous for farmers to do their work of producing food.
What do we, the agriculture industry of Canada, do in the face
of this looming tragedy?
We know how to produce an abundance of nourishing foods, but
how can we respond to these crises?
Do we send food? If so, how, what and where?
Do we provide money so culturally-appropriate foods can be
purchased close to those in need?
If so, how do we deliver it to those in need, especially in
the midst of wars?
I am surely not alone in pondering these challenges.
But I know for certain that the need is great and that we in
Canada have more resources than most in the world to rise to the challenges.
But do we have the will to apply our resources?
It is a question to pose in prayer.
